Softener (also called fabric conditioner) is a conditioner used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer. It is available as a liquid, crystals, and dryer sheets.

Properties
Physical form : Flakes/Powder/Liquid
Ionic nature : Non Ionic/Cationic
pH Value : 5.5-6.5 (1% aqueous solution)
Solubility : Easily soluble in cold or warm water

Function of softener

  • ➞ The purpose of adding ‘fabric softeners’ at the end of the washing process is to neutralise the very small amounts of detergents left in the
         textiles and thus prevent static electricity.
  • ➞ Another main function of the softener is creating softer handle over the garments, it is obtained because when softener is applied on the garments then the each
         and every treads tends to slip over another.
  • ➞ Softener is used to make the garments treated textiles is surface feel that is bath sickly and soft and also provides excellent lubricating properties.